Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Niagara Gorge R.R.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 8, 2020
1. Niagara Gorge R.R. Marker
Trolleys traveled scenic
route along gorge here
to Niagara Falls 1895-1935.
President Wm. McKinley rode
trolley September 6, 1901
Erected 2020 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 577.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1901.
Location. 43° 9.941′ N, 79° 2.797′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from South 4th Street, ¼ mile south of Tuscarora Street. Marker is in Artpark State Park, west of the main parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston NY 14092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Demler (a few steps from this marker); The Gully and Portage Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Landing Archeological District (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridge Ruins
this page online
More about this marker. The marker was set in 2020 by Artpark. The grant for the marker was solicited by the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Regarding Niagara Gorge R.R.. President McKinley rode the trolley in the morning. In the afternoon, he attended the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo where he was assassinated by an anarchist.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Niagara Gorge Railroad. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 11, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. The Niagara Gorge Belt Line - A Pictorial Album. Niagara Frontier Chapter, NRHS website entry (Submitted on August 11, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Plaques commemorate Niagara Gorge Scenic Railway at Artpark State Park
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 8, 2020
2. Niagara Gorge R.R. Marker
The trolley roadbed was here, behind the marker. The Niagara River is in the background. The single plank barrier was where a bridge carried the tracks over a gully and southward into the gorge towards Niagara Falls.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 8, 2020
3. Niagara Gorge R.R. Marker
View towards Artpark parking lot.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 30, 2020
4. Niagara Gorge R.R. Giant Rock
This is the Giant Rock in the gorge, often pictured with a trolley passing by; see two such images on the Wikipedia link. This is the best image I could capture, obscured by leaves.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4. submitted on August 29, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
